Mike Olsen's Showdown Victory Taken Away for Post-Race Infraction

NASCAR's penalty cost Mike Olsen more than $20,000 and the keys to a new Toyota Tundra. (Photo: Dan Tooker)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR announced Tuesday that the unofficial results of Saturday’s Toyota All-Star Showdown Grand National Division race at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway have been revised, resulting in original runner-up David Gilliland being declared the winner.

The car driven by Mike Olsen, originally listed as the winner in the unofficial results, failed post-race inspection. Olsen’s crew chief Harry Norcross was determined to be in violation of Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and Section 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components, and/or equipment that do not conform to NASCAR rules) of the NASCAR rule book. Olsen’s car had unapproved right-side wheels which exceeded the maximum width of 9 ½ inches and were less than the 27-pound minimum weight.

The violations dropped Olsen to 31st in the official race finish.

Gilliland, a NASCAR West Series competitor from Chino Hills Calif., and all others in the event moved up one position as a result. Matt Kobyluck, who won the Burnham Hydronics 200 Presented by Mohegan Sun at Lime Rock Park, was second and Busch North Series regular Ryan Moore was third.

Fadden Racing, Inc. will appeal the NASCAR penalty against Olsen.

In a released statement, Alvin Fadden, team manager of Fadden Racing said, “The infraction was issued to the crew chief, and NASCAR essentially penalized Mike Olsen.”

Norcross has been relieved of his crew chief duties.

For the complete revised results from the Toyota All-Star Showdown please visit www.nascarregionalracing.com.